Schepinov, A.O. Sports as a factor of state and political government

Abstract: The article is devoted to the topical questions of political potential of sports for the political government of the Russian Federation. The author evaluated the political functions of sports in the modern Russian society and state, analyzes the role of the Olympiad for the formation of international and national image of the state. The author finally analyzes the influence and participation of the Russian sportsmen in state executive and legislative bodies, such as the State Duma of the Russian Federation

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